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10.25.16
by Brian O'Neill

A Reminder To Any Trump Supporters: He Actually Believes What He’s Saying on Mosul

 

Top Democratic operatives prepare to enter Mosul

 

It’s not like you need a reminder that Trump is a dangerous moron, but it’s good to remember exactly who the party of national security nominated.

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Standard | Posted in Foreign Affairs, National Security | Tagged iraq, ISIS, Mosul, Trump | 3 Comments
10.18.16
by Brian O'Neill

As Nice a Mosul Story As There Is, I Suppose

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Image from The Guardian

Female peshmerga soldiers have no less love of home or bravery, and maybe more reason to loathe ISIS. 

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Standard | Posted in Foreign Affairs | Tagged iraq, ISIS, kurds, Mosul | 0 comments
10.18.16
by Brian O'Neill

Can Mosul Coalition Hold?

 

Image from The Guardian

 

On the first day, the peshmerga do their job, but will do their part? And will everybody else? AN enormous test of what the Middle East will be. 

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Standard | Posted in Foreign Affairs | Tagged iraq, ISIS, Kurd, Mosul | 2 Comments
10.12.16
by Brian O'Neill

Some Actual Analysis on Mosul: The Limits of US Power

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Donald Trump sketches up battle plans for the taking of Mosul.

Taking Mosul back from ISIS will test the possibilities of a comprehensive Middle East strategy. 

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